Radiologic Technology

Overview

The Roane State Associate of Applied Science Degree Program in Radiologic Technology (A.A.S. in RDT) consists of five semesters of full-time study which includes supervised clinical coursework in a diagnostic radiology department. There are no evening or weekend didactic classes. However, in the second year of the program, students are required to complete four weeks of evening shift clinicals. The program is affiliated with 18 clinical sites. Students may be assigned to various clinical sites during their 22 months of clinical coursework.

The radiographer is a healthcare professional that performs radiographic procedures that provide information to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient. The radiographer also assumes professional responsibility for minimizing the public's exposure to ionizing radiation, thereby observing the ASRT Code of Ethics.

As the population grows and ages, it will increase the demand for imaging science professionals. At this time the number of applications for acceptance into radiologic technology programs greatly exceeds available space in these programs and is therefore very competitive.

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Course Series

Already a registered radiologic technologist? The Radiologic Technology Program offers several course series for those wanting to update and improve job skills, prepare for a registry exam, or who simply want to learn more about these subjects.

Program Costs

* Program courses that are taken in an online format are subject to a distance education fee. A Specialized Allied Health Science Fee of $25 per credit hour will be applied to all Allied Health Science courses. See Tuition and Fees link above.

Books, Supplies and Additional Program Expenses

Visit the bookstore for book titles and prices.

Textbooks average approximately $500 the first semester and $100 each additional semester

Gray uniform and all black leather shoes ($100-200)

Clinical Liability Insurance: $15 per year

Clinical costs: students assume the cost of transportation, parking, meals, and medical coverage for injury or illness

Physical exam and immunizations (mandatory prior to 1st day of clinical rotation)

CPR Certification: $50

Hepatitis B vaccination (highly recommended and required by some affiliates)

TB skin test every year

Background Check and Drug Screen: $100 (students who complete clinical in a Tennova facility must have a yearly background and drug screen)

Health insurance (highly recommended)

Graduates apply to the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) for national certification testing ($200) during the last semester of the program

See the current catalog for out-of-state tuition and fees and residency requirement rules.

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